Course Summary

This course will focus on some of the complex issues underpinning the provision of health and social care within the UK today. Renewed emphasis is placed upon raising the awareness of dementia and mental health with dedicated opportunities for individuals to pursue research in the field. The course is designed to meet the needs of those employed in baseline caring roles who seek to improve their own knowledge and understanding of the sector. It will teach you the skills needed to improve your own professional practice and collaborate with others in the field.

Course Details - Modules

The course includes the following subjects: dementia awareness, mental health issues and wellbeing, psychological perspectives in health and social care, communication, safeguarding, research design and inquiry (health and social care), sociological perspectives in health and social care, issues of leadership and management, person centred practice – holistic care, examination of legislation and quality protocols/standards, personal professional practice portfolio.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment will be through a mixture of practical assessments, in-class tests, coursework, reflective practice, presentations and seminars.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: P503

Institution code: C83

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 3700.0 Year 1
England 3700.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 3700.0 Year 1
Scotland 3700.0 Year 1
Wales 3700.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 3700.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Kings Road
Devonport
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Plymouth
PL1 5QG

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